Romance
What is the main type of relationship that romance movies usually focus on?
A romantic relationship
What is the main goal of a horror movie?
To scare you or make you afraid.
What is the term for a character who is believed to have a special destiny or unique power that makes them the only one who can save the day?
The chosen one
What is the primary goal of a comedy movie or show?
To make the audience laugh.
What is the main goal of an adventure movie?
To take characters on an exciting journey full of risk, danger, and exploration.
This common romance features two characters who first can't stand each other but eventually realize they are perfect for one another. What is this called?
Enemies-to-lovers
What is the the type of scare where a movie is totally quiet, and then something suddenly pops out at the screen with a loud noise to make you jump?
Jump scare
What is the term for a formidable villain and dark ruler who has already conquered most of the realm before the hero's journey even begins?
The dark lord
What is the term for a funny scene where a character tells a massive lie, gets stuck in an awkward situation, or does something deeply embarrassing that makes the audience cringe?
Secondhand embarrassment.
What is the classic adventure setting that characters often must explore, featuring dense trees, wild animals, and hidden ancient ruins?
The jungle
What is when two characters have to fake being a couple for some reason, but they end up catching real feelings for each other?
Fake dating
What is the classic horror rule that says you should never go down into this dark, creepy room under the house to investigate a weird noise?
The basement
What is the term for a magical ability or the spoken prediction itself that allows a character to see events before they happen?
Prophecy
What is the term for the extra, hilarious footage shown during or after the end credits where the actors mess up their lines, trip over props, or burst out laughing?
Bloopers
What is the term for a drawing or visual guide that adventure characters use to find a hidden treasure or navigate a dangerous land?
A treasure map
Nearly every traditional romance story is required to have this satisfying, happy resolution, often abbreviated by readers and writers as an "HEA". What is this called?
Happily Ever After
What is the nickname given to the last girl left alive at the end of a scary movie who has to fight off the killer all by herself?
Final girl
What is the term for the mandatory, intense training period often shown as a montage where the main character must practice their magic or sword fighting before they are ready to face the villain?
Training arc
Before movies had sound or talking, early 1920s comedy films relied entirely on physical stunts and body language. What was this specific era of filmmaking called?
The Silent Film Era
What is the term for a sneaky, hidden snare like a rolling boulder, shooting darts, or a collapsing floor built into ancient temples to stop explorers from stealing artifacts?
A booby trap
This dramatic plot event usually happens right before the climax, where a misunderstanding or a hidden secret temporarily breaks the couple up. What is this called?
Third-act breakup
What is a the part called where characters think they successfully defeated the monster or killer, but right before the credits roll, the monster opens its eyes or hints that it's still alive?
False victory or setting up a sequel
What is the term for the final, massive clash at the very end of a story where the hero's united forces fight the dark lord's monstrous army to determine the fate of the world?
The Final Battle
The very first comedy movie in history showed a boy playing a prank on a gardener with a hose. In what century was this first comedy created?
1895
While short video clips came earlier, the very first full-length action-adventure story in cinema history was created in what specific year?
1906